Happy Valley

Oregon — Wasco County — Quartz Creek

Location

StateOregon
CountyWasco
RiverQuartz Creek
Coordinates44.96390, -121.32350

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length393 ft
NID Storage490 acre-ft
Max Storage490 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBIA
Other NameSimnasho Reservoir

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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